VIETNAM: NEW ERA

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Party and State leaders attend preparatory session of 14th National Party Congress

Party and State leaders attend preparatory session of 14th National Party Congress

On the morning of January 19, 2026, following a tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum and an incense-offering ceremony at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs, Party General Secretary To Lam, along with other Party and State leaders and delegates to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, arrived at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi for the preparatory session.
Vietnamese Party leader attends Laos’ 50th National Day

Vietnamese Party leader attends Laos’ 50th National Day

Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam joined Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, senior Lao leaders, and international delegations at a grand ceremony in Vientiane on December 2, marking the 50th anniversary of Laos’ National Day.
Vietnam’s IFC – safe haven for crypto players: Journal

Vietnam’s IFC – safe haven for crypto players: Journal

A recent report from Chainalysis revealed that the total value of crypto received in Vietnam was at 220 billion USD between July 2024 and June 2025, marking a growth of 55% compared to the 2023-2024 period and placing the country third in the Asia-Pacific region, behind India and the Republic of Korea.
Vietnamese, Lao top leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents

Vietnamese, Lao top leaders witness exchange of cooperation documents

The documents include a 2026 cooperation plan between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and its Lao counterpart, an agreement between the two ministries on building a command centre of the Lao Ministry of Public Security, a 2026 cooperation plan between the two Ministries of National Defence, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security and the Lao Ministry of National Defence on building a Vietnam - Laos friendship road, and cooperation agreements between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, and the two Ministries of Justice in the next five years.
Number of newly registered enterprises surges in first ten months

Number of newly registered enterprises surges in first ten months

In the first ten months of 2025, Vietnam recorded 162,900 newly registered enterprises, up 19.7%, and 92,900 firms returning to operation, up 40.3%. This brought the total number of newly established and returning enterprises to 255,900, a 26.5% increase compared with the same period in 2024.
Vietnam needs around 28 billion USD for green transition by 2030

Vietnam needs around 28 billion USD for green transition by 2030

A joint report by the HCM City Institute for Development Studies and international partners estimates that the city alone will need about 990 trillion VND (nearly 38 billion USD) for its green transition and digital transformation over the next decade, averaging 4 billion USD annually.
Sci-tech is key to reaching developed nation status by 2045: PM

Sci-tech is key to reaching developed nation status by 2045: PM

On Vietnam’s twin priorities of digital transformation and green transition, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that success hinges on turning awareness into concrete, feasible, and effective actions. He called for converting policy mechanisms into competitive advantages, building green and digital infrastructure, developing skilled workforce and smart governance, and above all pooling massive financial resources.
Strong Arabica harvest brings cheer to Son La farmers

Strong Arabica harvest brings cheer to Son La farmers

Son La now has the country’s largest area and output of Arabica coffee, with more than 30,000 hectares and an average annual yield of 40,000–50,000 tonnes of fresh cherries. At this time of year, farmers across the hillsides are busy with the coffee harvest. With prices starting from 30,000 VND per kilogram, growers are enjoying strong returns and a notably upbeat season.
HCM City advances cooperation with WEF, Ant International

HCM City advances cooperation with WEF, Ant International

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc on November 25 held separate receptions for Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Yang Peng, CEO of the Singapore-based digital payments & fintech group Ant International, on the sidelines of the southern metropolis’ ongoing Autumn Economic Forum 2025.